At other clubs, when they want to assess whether or not someone is fit enough to play, they put the player through a rigorous fitness test consisting of lots of running, stretches, etc. At Charlton, the fitness test consists of someone checking your pulse.
If Demba Ba was a Charlton player, in his current state of fitness he would probably be classed as "a doubt for Saturday".
Also we are 11 days out from the season - not encouraging that the trialist we are looking to sign is not match fit for a friendly. Clutching at straws at it's finest, get any one we can who will be cheaper than real options.
We have a trialist who isn't fit enough to start.. bloody hell
He's been without a club after being released, so I doubt he's been doing full pre-season training.
Can still get to a high enough fitness level to start a match and last 60mins or so. Shows a slight laziness for your own career if you are a professional footballer looking for a club but aren't fit enough to play when the opportunity comes. 'Hold with me guys - train me up for a few weeks and I'll show you I'm good enough on the pitch'.
It really does. I was reading a page on Barnet's website where Martin Allen said his players looked fully fit when they started pre-season and they'd all "obviously been training on their own". And these are players who were under contract!
We have a trialist who isn't fit enough to start.. bloody hell
He's been without a club after being released, so I doubt he's been doing full pre-season training.
Can still get to a high enough fitness level to start a match and last 60mins or so. Shows a slight laziness for your own career if you are a professional footballer looking for a club but aren't fit enough to play when the opportunity comes. 'Hold with me guys - train me up for a few weeks and I'll show you I'm good enough on the pitch'.
Exactly this. If you were without a club, then surely you'd be doing your utmost to train on your own and stay fit throughout the summer, ready for the inevitable trials and friendly games. Quite pathetic that he can't even play for 45-60 minutes, two weeks before the season starts.
What the CEO has failed to grasp when allowing players to leave is that she is in a position where as the seller she should control negotiations to suit her. Not only does it appear she hasn't done that, it's obvious that the quickest route to a sale has been taken, And therefore I doubt for one second that this plum has even considered replacements.
The report also says Jose will sit out tonight with a knock, I assume he is off and dont want to risk him, hopefully Jason P is lined up as a replacement.
I was quite relaxed with the squad and thought they surely will supply players for Slade in time but I think I have been duped again, once again showing how shit our owner and CEO are.
The report also says Jose will sit out tonight with a knock, I assume he is off and dont want to risk him, hopefully Jason P is lined up as a replacement.
I was quite relaxed with the squad and thought they surely will supply players for Slade in time but I think I have been duped again, once again showing how shit our owner and CEO are.
Have to say I'm surprised anyone's surprised
Because even for this scum of regime this is pretty poor, a new level of crap I did not even think Katy and Rat was capable off.
Difficult to play with a damaged hand especially as a forward.
Think of how much time they spend "handing off" defenders for a start and then jumping and landing on their hands.
All depends on how bad or painful the break is of course but I doubt it is him being lazy or cowardly.
Vardy broke his wrist in September last season and played the entire season with a cast on it. A different injury, but probably just as awkward. But Novak should be able to play through it, but i'd agree no point risking it in a friendly.
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If Demba Ba was a Charlton player, in his current state of fitness he would probably be classed as "a doubt for Saturday".
Exactly this. If you were without a club, then surely you'd be doing your utmost to train on your own and stay fit throughout the summer, ready for the inevitable trials and friendly games. Quite pathetic that he can't even play for 45-60 minutes, two weeks before the season starts.
Broken hand don't stop an outfield player ffs
Play you pussy
Not only does it appear she hasn't done that, it's obvious that the quickest route to a sale has been taken, And therefore I doubt for one second that this plum has even considered replacements.
Well at least till our 6 new players arrive (as if).
End up not playing.
Check bank statement.
Thank agent.
Think of how much time they spend "handing off" defenders for a start and then jumping and landing on their hands.
All depends on how bad or painful the break is of course but I doubt it is him being lazy or cowardly.
Absolutely no reason to take a risk with him.
Going to need him at Bury that's for sure.
I was gonna ask for his autograph.
Vardy broke his wrist in September last season and played the entire season with a cast on it. A different injury, but probably just as awkward. But Novak should be able to play through it, but i'd agree no point risking it in a friendly.
Best news of the summer.
" KM gets thrush"